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NJ59 MZN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,660 mi
Last recorded166,660 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 MZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2020 166,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2020 166,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 142,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,040 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 134,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 122,110 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,003 miles

Nearside All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,753 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both prop carrier bearings worn

Fail 8 Oct 2015 107,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both prop carrier bearings worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,298 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,469 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,102 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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NJ59 MZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ59 MZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ59 MZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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